AIIMS Bhopal Recruitment 2026: 45 Assistant Professor – Apply Online @ www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

AIIMS Bhopal has advertised 45 Assistant Professor positions across 23 clinical and non-clinical departments. All posts carry the same consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,42,506/- per month. The vacancies are purely contractual and provisional, subject to variation or cancellation at the discretion of the Competent Authority. Serial number 13 is absent in the official notification table (the numbering jumps from 12 to 14); the stated total of 45 is authoritative.

As per Government of India norms, 4% of vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates for posts identified as suitable for PwBD, as per Government of India rules.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Eligibility is evaluated separately for general discipline posts and super-specialty discipline posts. All qualifications, age, and experience are counted as on the closing date of application. The period of experience is counted after obtaining the prescribed qualification. Possessing the prescribed qualification is the minimum requirement and does not by itself entitle a candidate to selection.

General Discipline — Medical Candidates

• A medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act of 1956 (candidates with Part II qualifications must also fulfil the condition specified in Section 13(3) of the Act).
• A postgraduate qualification — MD/MS or a recognised qualification equivalent thereto — in the respective discipline or subject.
• Experience: Three (3) years of teaching and/or research experience in a recognised institution in the subject of specialty after obtaining the qualifying degree of MD/MS or equivalent.

Super-Specialty Disciplines

• The same medical qualification and postgraduate qualification as stated above for general discipline.
• D.M. in the respective discipline for medical super-specialties, or M.Ch. in the respective discipline for surgical super-specialties (2-year, 3-year or 5-year recognised course), or a qualification recognised as equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year of teaching and/or research experience in a recognised institution in the subject of specialty after obtaining the qualifying degree of D.M./M.Ch. (2-year or 5-year recognised course after MBBS). No experience is required for candidates possessing the 3-year recognised degree of D.M./M.Ch. or qualification recognised as equivalent.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: Not exceeding 50 (Fifty) years as on the date of interview.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules and orders for different categories (specific relaxation years are not enumerated in the notification; candidates may verify with the Institute).

Category Certificate Requirements

• OBC: Valid caste certificate in the format prescribed by DoPT vide O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt. (Res.) dated 30.05.2014, further clarified vide DoPT OM No. 36011/1/12-Estt. (Res.) dated 14.03.2016. The non-creamy layer certificate must be valid for the Financial Year 2026-2027 (income up to FY ending 31.03.2026), issued on or after 01.04.2026. If the certificate is not available at the time of application, the previously issued certificate with the acknowledgement slip of renewal must be submitted, followed by the valid FY 2026-2027 certificate when requested. The applicant's caste must appear in the Central List of OBCs notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• EWS: As per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019. An Income and Assets Certificate based on the income of FY 2025-2026, issued on or after 01.04.2026, valid for FY 2026-2027, in the prescribed format, will be considered.
• PwBD: Eligible under Section 32(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016, with benchmark disability (equal to or more than 40%). A Disability Certificate from a Competent Authority in the prescribed format is required.
• SC/ST: Latest caste certificate from the appropriate or competent authority in the prescribed format, with the community clearly mentioned.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection for 45 Assistant Professor posts at AIIMS Bhopal follows a multi-stage process:

1. Application by Email: Eligible candidates must submit the filled-in application form (in the prescribed format from the Institute website) along with all supporting documents via email within 10 days from the publication date of the advertisement on the Institute website.
2. Screening Test (Conditional): If the number of candidates applied is more than a 1:10 ratio against the advertised vacancies, a screening test may be conducted. Candidates will be notified separately on the Institute website if a screening test is required.
3. Document Verification: Conducted one day prior to the date of interview, to be notified separately on the AIIMS Bhopal website. After scrutiny of documents against eligibility criteria, experience, category certificates and NOC (if applicable), only eligible candidates will be allowed to appear before the Selection Committee.
4. Interview: Conducted before the Selection Committee at Kautilya Bhawan (Administration Building), AIIMS, Saket Nagar, Bhopal — 462020.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in document verification or interview. Candidates must make their own stay arrangements, as the interview will be conducted on the day after document verification. The Executive Director, AIIMS Bhopal reserves the right to reschedule the date, time and venue at any stage. The decision of the Competent Authority regarding selection is final, and no representation will be entertained.

How to Apply for AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor 2026

The application process is by email, using the prescribed format available on the AIIMS Bhopal website. There is no direct online portal for submission.

1. Visit www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in and download the application form in the prescribed format.
2. Fill in the application form carefully and attach all requisite documents supporting eligibility — qualification certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, NOC (if applicable), Demand Draft for the application fee (if applicable).
3. Email the completed application with all enclosures to the email address specified in the official notification, within 10 days from the publication date of the advertisement on the Institute website.
4. Bring the same filled-in application form in original to the document verification venue, along with all original documents, one set of self-attested copies, and the Demand Draft for the application fee (for General/OBC/EWS candidates).

Application Fee Payment

• The fee is payable by Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIIMS, Bhopal".
• The Demand Draft is to be brought at the time of document verification (if applicable).
• The fee once remitted will not be refunded.
• Applications that are incomplete in any aspect, and General/OBC/EWS applications without the application fee, will be summarily rejected.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• MD/MS or DM/M.Ch. Degree Certificates and Consolidated Mark Sheets in the relevant discipline
• Teaching/Research Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead from a recognised institution (after obtaining the qualifying degree)
• Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for FY 2026-2027 (issued on or after 01.04.2026) in the DoPT prescribed format
• EWS Income and Assets Certificate valid for FY 2026-2027 issued on or after 01.04.2026 as per DoPT OM dated 31.01.2019
• PwBD Disability Certificate from Competent Authority in prescribed format under RPwD Act, 2016
• Latest SC/ST Caste Certificate from the appropriate or competent authority in prescribed format
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for candidates working in Central/State Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous bodies — mandatory at the time of interview
• Demand Draft of Rs. 2,000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)

Note: Candidates working in government or semi-government posts must obtain and submit the NOC from their respective employer before the interview date. Failure to produce the NOC will result in rejection of candidature.

Important Terms & Conditions

• The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. The Executive Director, AIIMS Bhopal may vary vacancies, add or delete departments, or cancel the advertisement at any time without prior notice.
• The employment is purely on a contractual basis for 1 year or until regular appointment on the vacant post, whichever is earlier. The post is NOT linked to regular appointment and cannot be regularised at any stage.
• The appointment can be terminated by the Competent Authority at any time before one year without assigning any reason.
• The appointment can be terminated by either side with one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu of notice, or on failure to complete three months to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority.
• The selected candidate must serve a minimum of six (6) months from the date of joining. If this period is not completed for any reason, the candidate is liable to pay Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) as penalty, and must execute a Service Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, attested by a Notary Public, at the time of joining.
• The appointee will be on the whole-time appointment of AIIMS Bhopal and must not accept any other assignment, paid or otherwise. Private practice of any type is prohibited.
• The appointee will not be entitled to benefits such as Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance, Seniority, Promotion or other benefits available to regularly appointed Government servants.
• Hostel facility may be provided as per rules and subject to availability.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• The appointee must not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
• All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Law at Bhopal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must submit their applications within 10 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the AIIMS Bhopal Institute website. The advertisement is dated 01 October 2026. The exact closing calendar date is not explicitly stated in the notification and depends on when the advertisement was published on the website. Candidates are advised to regularly check www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in to confirm the deadline.

2. Where will the interview be conducted and when?

The interview will be conducted before the Selection Committee at Kautilya Bhawan (Administration Building), AIIMS, Saket Nagar, Bhopal — 462020, Madhya Pradesh. Document verification will be held one day prior to the interview date. Both the document verification date and the interview date will be notified separately on the AIIMS Bhopal website. The Executive Director reserves the right to reschedule the date, time, and venue.

3. What is the application fee for AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 2,000/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates, payable by Demand Draft only drawn in favour of "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIIMS, Bhopal". SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. The Demand Draft must be brought at the time of document verification. The fee once paid will not be refunded.

4. Is the AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor post permanent?

No. The Assistant Professor posts at AIIMS Bhopal are purely on a contractual basis for a duration of 1 year or until regular appointment on the vacant post, whichever is earlier. The post is not linked to regular appointment and cannot be regularised. The appointee will not receive Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, or any other benefits available to regularly appointed Government servants. The minimum service period is six months; failure to serve this period will attract a penalty of Rs. 1,00,000/-.

5. What is the monthly salary for AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor 2026?

The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs. 1,42,506/- per month. This is a contractual, consolidated salary determined by the Competent Authority. It does not include allowances such as HRA, DA, or any benefits available to permanent AIIMS faculty. Hostel accommodation may be provided as per rules and subject to availability.

6. How many Assistant Professor vacancies are there in AIIMS Bhopal 2026?

AIIMS Bhopal has advertised a total of 45 Assistant Professor posts across 23 departments including Burns & Plastic Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, General Medicine, Medical Oncology/Hematology, Microbiology, Medical Genetics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Physiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Radio Diagnosis, Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology, Trauma & Emergency Medicine, and Urology. The vacancies are subject to variation as per the requirements of the Institute.

AIIMS Bhopal Official Notification PDF Download

For complete details including the prescribed application format, department-wise eligibility conditions, and all terms and conditions, candidates should download and read the official notification:

Download AIIMS Bhopal Assistant Professor Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. ADM-2(5)/2026/AIIMS/BPL/AP_Contractual/8133)

Visit the AIIMS Bhopal Official Website (www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in)